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Connor Gordon, an Antarctic carpenter with the title of “The Carpenter in Antarctica,” had his daily routine interrupted by a group of unlikely supervisors – penguins. The heartwarming encounter, captured on video, has since gone viral, melting hearts worldwide.
Gordon, not only a carpenter crafting furniture in the icy continent but also a fire chief and lay surgical assistant, documents his experiences on social media. His recent video features a training session on testing sea ice thickness for safe passage. Suddenly, a group of Adelie penguins waddle in, curiously inspecting their work.
Following proper protocol, the team freezes, allowing the penguins its space. The feathered inspector takes its time, observing their efforts intently. After a thorough evaluation, seemingly satisfied with their work, the penguins waddle on with their day.
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Shared on social media platforms, the video quickly gained traction with 32.5k likes. Laughter and “awws” filled the comments as netizens fell in love with the penguin’s confident inspection. Many admired Gordon’s unique life and the beauty of human-animal interactions in Antarctica‘s harsh yet captivating environment.
One user wrote, “I wouldn’t be able to get any work done bc I’d be busy trying to play with them!” A second said, “The union workers just showed up to show the rest of the crew how to do it. LOL I love penguins.” The third user mentioned, “A nice little break while you’re working!!”
